Bodegas Hermanos Pecina 'Señorío de P. Peciña' Rioja Reserva, Rioja 2014

The former vineyard manager for La Rioja Alta, Pedro Peciña started this estate in 1992 with the Cosecha tinto, and started producing aged wines (Crianzas and Reservas) with the 1996 vintage. From the start, the estate has worked their vineyards as naturally as possible.

• Winemakers: Pedro Peciña

• Variety: 95%Tempranillo, 5% Garnacha /Graciano.

• Farming: Organic

• Terroir: Selection of estate vineyards on calcareous clay in Vicente de la Sonsierra, on the border of Rioja Alta and Alaves.

• Vinification: Harvesting is by hand, fruit is destemmed and fermented in stainless steel upright tanks with indigenous yeasts. Regular rackings every 6 months.

• Aging: Minimum aging of 3 years in American oak barrel with an additional 18 months of aging in bottle before release.

• Production: 2,500 cases

• Tasting Notes: Dried sweet and sour cherries, soft vanilla aromas, hints of leather, tobacco and dried flowers.

• Scores: 94 Points, Decanter